Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, May 12, 1995
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Stephen Wayne Blair
My Dear Steve,
I cannot believe you have been gone for 20 years today. It seems like yesterday and forever all at the same time. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of, loved and missed. I carry you with me in my heart always....I pray for the day we are finally reunited forever...Please watch over us until then...
All My Love Forever,
Dana Blair
Wife
May 12, 2015
20 years ago now you were violently taken away from us. I remember it as if it was just happening. You are dearly missed, my friend, God Bless you.
Andy Thompson
LASD / Lynwood
May 12, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
May 12, 2015
My Dearest Steve,
Thinking of you on your birthday today (4/23).
Missing you and wishing you were here...
Loving you and missing you until we are together again ...
Your Loving Wife Always,
Dana Blair
Wife
April 24, 2015
Thinking of you today on your birthday. I will never forget you.
Brenda Kapila
Friend
April 23, 2015
Steve: Several years ago I was cleaning out my desk ahead of a transfer. I reviewed pre-employment urine drug tests I ran in '84. One of the names I recognized was "Stephen W. Blair". I recognized other names of current dept. personnel including my then Captain. I am now assigned to CEN. On your page I recognized a Lt. that I had met years ago, a classmate of yours, a truly beautiful person. I am honored to have had the slightest connection to you.
May God Bless those you have left behind.
Senior Criminalist
LASD/SSB
February 4, 2015
Steve, just heard that your son Joseph graduated last year from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Criminal Justice---and now he will be following your footsteps starting the LASD Academy within a few weeks. I remember little Joey at 6 years old saying "I wanna be a Cop just like my Dad, I wanna get the bad guys." We all know you will be watching over him as he starts his career, and we will be praying for his success---God Bless all your sons Stevie (who just got married), Joey & Mikey (who is graduating this year from Cal State Fullerton), their Mother Becky, Grandma Olga, Grandma Cathy, Sis-in-law Margs, your brother Wayne and all the Blair Family. All your childhood friends miss you and take joy in seeing your sons grow into fine young men. Until we meet again Steve....
J.R.
High School Friend
July 2, 2014
Steve you are not forgotten. I was on the Desk when The radio lit up, you were down and needed help bad. Info was hard to get over the air. But I knew as soon as I heard the call. Worst night for all of us. I will not forget. You are a Hero!
Co-worker
Ex LASO
May 20, 2014
I remembered you May 12, 2014, I remember you on November 14, 2013 when I retired from the LASD, I will always remember you Steve. I pray for your family and friends and those of us who have family in heaven.
Blessings always to those of us left behind.
Lt. Claudine Sanchez, Retired
LASD, CLASSMATE 229
May 19, 2014
My Dearest Steve,
I sit here tonight remembering the last conversation we shared, our last laugh, the last look at your playful smile, the last kiss we shared as I dropped you off for work that night and the last "I love you's" we exchanged. I can remember the whole day like it was yesterday. My heart still beats for you and breaks because you are not here with us. I thank God everyday for the time we had together.. I live and pray for the day when we are finally reunited for eternity.
You will never be forgotten my dearest Steve...You will forever remain a part of my heart...You will always and forever be my husband and my best friend...
Loving You Always,
Dana
Wife
May 13, 2014
Well Steve this is the 19th anniversary of your death and I'm here drinking a glass of wine thinking of how much I miss you and how senseless your death was. I see your mom and know how much she misses you too. I keep thinking if you only didn't volunteer to help out that day, if you only called in sick because of your cold, if, if, if... I remember hearing about an officer shot with 9 years experience and wondering if it could be you. Heard it on KFWB and rushed to my mom's and your mom's house, and then to the hospital, but we were too late and you were already gone. You hear about things like this on the news, but never think it will happen to someone that you love. You will always be like a brother to me, we grew up together since you were two years old and learned to ride bikes together, etc. I know one day I'll see you again and I look forward to that day. Miss you and love you,
Brenda
Brenda Kapila
Friend
May 13, 2014
I miss you every day Steve. 19 yrs have gone by and it seems just like yesterday.
Deputy (retired)
LASD
May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014
It has 19 years since you were taken from us that tragic night...Your memory remains alive and well with those of us who had the privilege to know and work with you!
Last year on your anniversary, hundreds of us participating in the Police Unity Tour dedicated our ride in your memory as we rode into the National Memorial in D.C. during Police Week... Today, you are once again remembered as the riders make their way into D.C.
Earlier this year, my classmates from the FBI National Academy visited the National Memorial where we remembered and shared stories about our partners and friends that had been taken from us...
Steve, you are missed and always an inspiration to me and those within the Department!!
Joe Badali
LASD
May 12, 2014
Who pulled the first Century file number??? We did. New Years. 923's. Multiple felony hook. Some "took cover" behind a wall. We went 10-15 on our own. True partners back each other up all the way over the wall. Thank you for being there partner.
251E transplant
LASD
April 25, 2014
I worked in your unit as a bookman many times, I see the picture of your badge on the wall everytime I walk thru the hallway at century. We all are blessed to be your friend forever brother.
Deputy Hunt
Lynwood 251R / Century 212R
March 19, 2014
Having a really rough time without you, Steve...Missing you so much and wishing you were here...I Love You.
Dana Blair
Wife
March 17, 2014
Steve, you were my son John's partner and not a year goes by that he forgets you, this will be a tough day him. Go Bless, John Sr.
John Rossman Sr.
friend
May 14, 2013
Steve,
Today is Mother's Day May 12, 2013. I remember thinking of your mother the day you were killed. And your children. Having known the heart break of burying a child, I pray for your family often. I believe your are with the Lord in glory having finished your mission on earth. Your work ethic and love of the job gave us all who continued on a measuring stick.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Lieutenant and classmate 229
LASD
May 12, 2013
Dep. Blair your memory contiues to live on in those you worked with and trained. You are missed, but we are all better for knowing you. I continue to pass on your lessons to my troops.
251E Forever
Sgt. A. Maready
LASD 89-97, Redding PD 97- current
May 12, 2013
Hi Steve,
Today is the anniversary of your death and it seems like yesterday and forever all at the same time...So many dreams you never got to realize...You are missed and thought of and loved today, tomorrow and always...
Love Always,
Dana Blair
Wife
May 12, 2013
Rest In Peace Deputy Blair, your service and sacrifice is remembered.
Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections
May 12, 2013
Hi Dana, I dont know if you rememeber me from South Gate PD and working at Adams. I just wanted you to know I still miss Steve very much. He was a great guy and friend and you and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you are doing ok and if you ever need to talk please look me up.
Officer John Walters
South Gate Police - friend
April 25, 2013
It would have been your birthday today (April 23rd)...
Thinking of you and missing you still......
I love you, Steve...
Dana Blair
Wife
April 23, 2013
miss and love you always...mags...your lil sis...
margaretdiserio wilkerson
sister in law
February 22, 2013
Sir, I am currently on training at Century. My locker is right across from yours. Every time I suit up, I look at the plaque that is mounted to the locker you once used. I stand there where you once stood and think about what you gave. Every OG at that station that worked Lynwood with you say you were nothing but the best deputy.
Trainee
CEN
October 16, 2012